WailBrew — A simple, graphical interface for Homebrew on macOS

WailBrew is a modern, user-friendly GUI for Homebrew that lets Mac users install, update and remove packages without using the Terminal. The app is built with Wails (Go backend + React frontend) and aims to be a modern alternative to tools like Cakebrew.

Key features

• View installed formulas and casks with detailed info
• Detect and update outdated packages individually
• Integrated Homebrew diagnostics (brew doctor)
• Safe removal and clean UI for package management

Install

WailBrew provides installation via Homebrew. Example commands:

brew tap wickenico/wailbrew
brew install --cask wailbrew

Links

• Official site: https://wailbrew.app
• GitHub: https://github.com/wickenico/WailBrew

Notes

WailBrew is open-source and built with the Wails framework, offering native-like performance by combining Go and React. It’s ideal for users who prefer a graphical package manager over the Terminal.

Would you try a GUI for Homebrew, or do you stick with the command line? Share your experience in the comments below.